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Preferred term

Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • 2B Receptor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine
  • 5 HT2B Receptor
  • 5-HT2B Receptor
  • (5-HT)2B Receptors
  • 5 Hydroxytryptamine 2B Receptor
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine 2B Receptor
  • Receptor, 5-HT2B
  • Receptor, 5-Hydroxytryptamine 2B
  • Receptor, Serotonin 2B
  • Receptors, Serotonin 2B
  • Serotonin 2B Receptor
  • Serotonin 2B Receptors

Scope note

  • A serotonin receptor subtype found in the BRAIN; HEART; LUNGS; PLACENTA and DIGESTIVE SYSTEM organs. A number of functions have been attributed to the action of the 5-HT2B receptor including the development of cardiac myocytes (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) and the contraction of SMOOTH MUSCLE.

History note

  • 2004; use RECEPTOR, SEROTONIN, 5-HT2B (NM) 1994-2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D044403

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